Read more about Hypnobirthing,  how it can help you, and how it works on our ‘What is Hypnobirthing’ page.

Hypnobirthing is an acquired skill, and its success depends on the amount of practice you put in during the course. The Hypnobirthing Institute found that 65-70% of hypnobirthing mothers didn’t need any pain relief. In addition to this, 69% of women I taught over a 2-year period, also didn’t need any form of pain relief during labour. The Institute also found that 20-25% required something mild, while 5-10% experienced ‘special circumstances’, where medical intervention was required. Some of my students who experienced special circumstances revealed that hypnobirthing still really helped when they were induced or needed a Caesarean. Read about individual birth-story experiences on my blog.

Mothers who birth without any drugs are usually freer to move than those who use epidurals. They are able to move without any restrictions during labour, which is advantageous to the babies. The birthing process is also much faster and easier, as they remain feeling connected to their bodies. Epidurals on the other hand usually prolong the time and increase the chances of other interventions. With hypnobirthing, you have the best opportunity for a drug-free birth as there will be less need for pain relief. 

It is best to start the 4-week course between the 20th and 30th week of pregnancy. It is, however, not too late after 30 weeks so please do still get in touch. I have taught plenty of couples from 36 weeks.

Definitely! Self-hypnosis and deep relaxation are more effective when they are learned with enough practice time between the weekly classes for absolute success. The time frame of the 4-week course will enable you and your birth partner to be fully prepared, and relaxed on your birthing day.

Hypnobirthing is for anyone interested in being prepared and confident about birth. First-time mothers often look for ways to dispel any nerves, while mums on their second or successive pregnancies may want other approaches to childbirth if they had a difficult first experience, or want something different. Hypnobirthing skills are also beneficial for both home, hospital, or birth-centre births.

Hypnobirthing is about achieving a calm state of relaxation. It is simple to learn and easy to do. You are still fully aware of what is happening around you. Hypnobirthing is an acquired skill, learned and improved throughout the duration of the course.

The hypnobirthing course encompasses much more than simply learning the art of self-hypnosis, but is a whole philosophy and approach to pregnancy and childbirth. Also, the relaxation techniques are useful after the birth too, in helping you relax when you’re stressed in everyday life.

Hypnobirthing is very beneficial for your baby. Your baby feels everything you feel, which means your baby will feel relaxed when mum feels the same. Endorphins are released when your body is in a calm state during childbirth. They are also found in the placenta and umbilical cord. According to research, babies born naturally are more alert and more interested in breastfeeding behaviours like sucking and massaging the mother’s breasts.

You will need a minimum upload speed of 2Mbps for live online classes. You can run a test on your computer to check your upload speed with this tool http://www.speedtest.net.

The best way to take a hypnobirthing course is online with an instructor. You have a better opportunity to ask questions and learn the techniques.